Maine Chance’s Oasis Dream stallion Querari dominated of the twice-delayed R200 000 Listed Somerset 1200 at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday when the top-notch 2yo producer was responsible for the top three finishers.
On heavy ground the afternoon had its fair share of upsets, and the even-money favourite Baltic Secret, the sole rose amongst five thorns, came under pressure 300m out as the Bryanston Auctioneers-sponsored JP van der Merwe sent recent maiden winner Underworld (17-2) to lead.
The colt lengthened impressively to beat the more experienced Zoomie (9-2) by 1,25 lengths in a time of 80,35 secs.
Underworld stays on well to win (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
The favourite Baltic Secret was one-paced in third a further 1,25 lengths back.
A R140 000 National 2yo sale graduate, the winner has now won twice from three starts, after running fourth on debut. He has earned R202 625.
Bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein, the winner is out of the twice-winning Parade Leader mare, Laverna.
Twice Leading Sire of 2YOs in South Africa, Querari is currently responsible for 33 stakes winners, headed by champion Rio Querari and Gr1 Thekwini Stakes winner Querari Falcon.
By the same sire as top-class stallion Showcasing, Querari has four lots on offer at the upcoming KZN Yearling Sale.
